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Alcohol Use: Perhaps It Is for the Faint of Heart - Frankly Speaking EP 109In a recent study, data from the Cardiovascular Health Study examined the association between alcohol consumption and incident heart failure. It was found that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a survival benefit, implying that individuals 65 years and older with newly diagnosed HF may not need to stop their alcohol use. Join the discussion about how these findings may impact the care of your patients with HF.Guest: Susan Feeney, DNP, FNP-BCMusic Credit: Richard Onorato

In a recent study, data from the Cardiovascular Health Study examined the association between alcohol consumption and incident heart failure. It was found that moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a survival benefit, implying that individuals 65 years and older with newly diagnosed HF may not need to stop their alcohol use. Join the discussion about how these findings may impact the care of your patients with HF.